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Specs of DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) /1957, 1958/

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DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) /Sedan 1957 - 1958/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1957 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)?
295 Hp, 529 Nm
390 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1957 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)?
5.9 l
5916 cm3
361.02 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1957 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) Sedan 1957 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1957 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?
5552 mm
218.58 in.
What is the width of 1957 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?
1989 mm
78.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1957 DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)?
1867 kg
4116 lbs.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1957 DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)?
3, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
5.9 V8 (295 Hp)
Start of production
1957 year
End of production
1958 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
6.3 kg/Hp, 158 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 283.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
49.9 Hp/l
Torque
529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 390 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.65 mm 4.12 in.
Piston Stroke
85.85 mm 3.38 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant
16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1867 kg 4116 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5552 mm 218.58 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1450 mm 57.09 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front overhang
892 mm 35.12 in.
Rear overhang
1461 mm 57.52 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
140 mm 5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
15.1 m 49.54 ft.
Approach angle
16.3°
Departure angle
11.6°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle
10°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear suspension
Leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit